076
This is the telephone area code for Maiduguri and surrounding areas in northeastern Nigeria.
How to Call Maiduguri from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 234 (Nigeria country code)
- Dial the area code (76 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Maiduguri from France
00 234 76 234 5678
Where:
00 = France exit code
234 = Nigeria country code
76 = Maiduguri area code (076 without the 0)
234 5678 = Local Maiduguri phone number
Quick Facts
076
Area Code
+234
Country Code
7 digits
Local Number Length
009
Nigeria Exit Code
Maiduguri Area Code Coverage
The 076 area code covers Maiduguri and nearby towns in Borno State:
Maiduguri City Center
Central Maiduguri, Post Office, Baga Road
Northern Maiduguri
Umarari, Mafoni, Customs Area
Southern Districts
Kashim Ibrahim Road, Army Barracks, Damboa Road
Western Areas
Sabon Gari, Gwange, Railway Quarters
Eastern Suburbs
State Housing, Mbulu, Dikwa Road
Greater Borno Region
Dikwa, Bama, Ngala (partial coverage or nearby relay)
Major Nigeria Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Nigeria
When calling Maiduguri from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011